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HR 4884 114th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Poverty and welfare assistance Telephone and wireless communication

CURB Lifeline Act of 2016

Introduced: March 23, 2016 Introduced by: Scott, Austin Republican · Georgia See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 19, 2016
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 11 .
Apr 19, 2016
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 25, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 23, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 23, 2016
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of Lifeline Act of 2016 or the CURB Lifeline Act of 2016

This bill prohibits the total amount of annual support that may be provided through the Lifeline program of the Federal Communications Commission from exceeding $1.5 billion.

Support provided through the Lifeline program may not be applied to: (1) any amount charged to a consumer for the sale, lease, or other provision of a mobile telephone or similar device; or (2) mobile service if the service offering is limited to voice communications service.

What's happening now April 19, 2016

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 11 .

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